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Contact Congress about H.R. 5517: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

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DHS would have to review threats along the U.S.-Canada border every two years. It would also have to update its border plan, brief Congress in a classified setting, and measure air and water patrol results.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Latest action on H.R. 5517: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects DHS and Customs and Border Protection teams working along the U.S.-Canada border. Those agencies would have new deadlines, briefings, and performance measures. Congress would get more regular classified updates. Border communities, travelers, and trade could feel changes later, but only if DHS changes its plans or operations after the reviews.

Why this matters: The bill could change how DHS tracks risks and plans security along the U.S.-Canada border. Regular reviews may affect where DHS sends staff, equipment, and technology. New performance measures could make air and marine border work easier to judge. The bill does not say how travel, trade, or border communities would change.

Key provisions in H.R. 5517

DHS must review threats along the northern border by September 2, 2026. It must do the review again every two years after that.
DHS must update its northern border strategy within 90 days after each threat review. If it does not update the strategy, it must formally tell Congress.
DHS must give classified briefings to the proper congressional committees within 30 days after each threat review is submitted.
The Homeland Security Secretary must work through Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations to create performance measures within six months. The measures must show how well those teams secure air and water areas between official border crossings.
The bill follows some Government Accountability Office recommendations. That office reviews federal programs and had called for better ways to measure northern border air and marine security work.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5517

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 5517

What is H.R. 5517?: DHS would have to review threats along the U.S.-Canada border every two years. It would also have to update its border plan, brief Congress in a classified setting, and measure air and water patrol results.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 5517?: Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 5517?: Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.R. 5517 before I act?: Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

Contact Congress about H.R. 5517: Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act

Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Latest action on H.R. 5517: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Key provisions in H.R. 5517

DHS must review threats along the northern border by September 2, 2026. It must do the review again every two years after that.

DHS must update its northern border strategy within 90 days after each threat review. If it does not update the strategy, it must formally tell Congress.

DHS must give classified briefings to the proper congressional committees within 30 days after each threat review is submitted.

The Homeland Security Secretary must work through Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations to create performance measures within six months. The measures must show how well those teams secure air and water areas between official border crossings.

The bill follows some Government Accountability Office recommendations. That office reviews federal programs and had called for better ways to measure northern border air and marine security work.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5517

Questions people ask about H.R. 5517

What is H.R. 5517?

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5517?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 5517?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

Can Modern Action explain H.R. 5517 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.